The Moon

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How long does it take for the Moon to make one revolution around the Earth?

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28 days

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What did Neil Armstrong famously say when he first stepped on the Moon?

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"One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind"

Front

Has anyone been back to the Moon since December 1972?

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No

Front

What is the side of the Moon that faces the Earth called?

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Face

Front

What is High Tide?

Back

When ocean levels at a particular location are at its highest

Front

What is the Moon primarily made of?

Back

Rock and dust

Front

What causes the phases of the Moon?

Back

The position of the Moon relative to the Earth and Sun

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

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When the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon

Front

What is the average distance from the Earth to the Moon?

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About 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers)

Front

What is the gravitational effect of the Moon on Earth?

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It causes tides in the oceans